Wow. We're almost there. It's hard to believe. Last little details are being taken care of. We've sold our house, all our goods are in storage. This time next month, we'll be in Ecuador.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Woohoo!!!
@kitthornton2336
3 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaAndJP - Joy and trepidation are seldom so mingled. But if there were no risk, there'd be no fun and no good stories, eh? Venga!
@JorgeMurillo777
3 жыл бұрын
welcome to Ecuador
@kitthornton2336
3 жыл бұрын
@@JorgeMurillo777 Gracias!
@sunnymade678
3 жыл бұрын
What about a mobelity scooter ? what about handicap people ? They must have some law's.
@celestecarrera2963
3 жыл бұрын
I like the positiveness you have about Ecuador.. No place is like home people should have that in mind. I’m not moving to Ecuador but I will be visiting after 55 years away.
@christopherletitiakirwan6774
3 жыл бұрын
You guys are really great!!! we look forward to returning to Ecuador! Hope to see you soon!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chasca23
3 жыл бұрын
Never forget that foreigners get "culture shock" when travelling in the US as well. That should give us pause when we travel abroad and start to make judgements, because Americans tend to live in a vaccuum and don't consider that our culture is just as shocking to an outsider, just in other, and not necessarily positive ways.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent point!
@Robertsdogs
3 жыл бұрын
Very well said!
@marshallmartinez721
3 жыл бұрын
you want to hear a shocker???? Many foreigners also get the trots when they come to the states!!!!
@marceloarboleda2980
3 жыл бұрын
You are Becoming Ecuadorian Superstars
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@amywalker7515
3 жыл бұрын
The information you two provide is priceless.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Amy!
@geocape7060
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing how much info you guys are able to give. Love you both.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@broadcasttttable
3 жыл бұрын
Love the vid. Did this in 2016, spending a month in Loja to see if i could live there. Wanted to live like a local and avoid expat communities, but still had a 20 min bus ride to Vilcabamba if I wanted expat company. Loved Loja, about 250,000 but felt smaller. 6k elevation in southern Andes, so weather was always temperate. 3-4 hour ride to Guayaquil and the beaches. Located at least a couple hundred miles from any volcano zone. Couple hour bus ride to the Amazon basin if that caught your fancy. Availability of CHEAP fresh fruits and veggies was out of this world. Other standard grocery stuff is pretty expensive as it all has to be imported. Friendly people. Make an effort to learn "survival" spanish---the locals appreciate it. And here's a biggie: CARRY CHANGE. A lot of small bills. Large stores no problem, but smaller merchants don't often carry much change, and just like the US, banks will not give you a lot of change unless you have an account with them. They'll give some, but begrudgingly. Don't be afraid to swallow your fear and ride the local city buses. Great way to immerse yourself in the culture, and don't let language limitations dissuade you. Certain phrases and a lot of arm waving go a long way. Have patience: things don't happen as quickly. Not many multi-lane freeways/expressways, and a lot of trucks, so your journey, even for small distances, will take longer than planned.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent insight, thanks!
@miguele.carvajal8219
3 жыл бұрын
For a second I thought, "JP seems overly excited about seeing two cans" (Sorry for the dad joke, I could'n resist) - Nah! Mindo is one of my favourite places in Ecuador!
@betsyrodriguez5071
3 жыл бұрын
Rachel & I are working with Gringo Visas to get our Professional Visas. Our move out/fly into Ecuador day is June 4th. We already bought the private insure to ensure that we are fully covered by the time we arrive. Your videos were very influential in helping us choose Apartamentos Otorongos for the first 90 days. I thank you so much for your videos and recommendations. You have made it so much smoother for us!!!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
That's great Betsy! We're excited for you!!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@lucchese20
3 жыл бұрын
Top notch-top of the line video for anyone thinking of moving to Ecuador...or anyplace else! Lots of common sense tips for anyone thinking of moving to another land. Amelia and JP would be great employees of the Ecuadorian Chambers of Commerce. 😃
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@retromoto9456
3 жыл бұрын
I'm "Jelly!" I've lived in South America (Colombia) and can't wait to return! Like you guys in Ecuador, I enjoyed the different culture and the much lower cost of living! I also loved that people in the andean region are non conftontational and usually very nice. Not feeling the love in NY!😭
@amywalker7515
3 жыл бұрын
It's not NY. It's the entire USA. Too divided right now.
@retromoto9456
3 жыл бұрын
@@amywalker7515 True, but I wasn't referring to the politics. More the cultural differences. People downrange are less conftontational and easier to deal with regardless of their political beliefs. Also, it's nice walking out the door every day and not having to spend tons of money for just living! When I lived in Colombia, I lived twice the better and spent HALF LESS! The trick is to make a U.S. based income. "Dolares" goes a long way down there and I never missed the U.S. creature comforts because I had more in Colombia. I miss being there and will return since I'm now retired. The other hidden benefit is that you get away from U.S. POLITICS 😅
@RoadWarriorPrincess
3 жыл бұрын
This was a great video, packed with valuable information. Thanks so much!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ambrosejoseph4843
2 жыл бұрын
I'll be in Cuenca on May 1. Thanks for all your inspiring videos.
@abrahamparedes3328
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, love your videos. My gf and I are moving sometime next year. I'm a returning Ecuadorian and we are definitely looking forward to living down there.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
That's great!
@juliatorres4427
3 жыл бұрын
I'm from the U.S., my husband is from Ecuador. We've made many visits to see his family from Quito, to Ambato, to Puyo and Tena, but now we are starting plans to move to Ecuador as we approach retirement. I've only been a three weeks-at-a-time visitor or a tourist, of sorts. Family visits can feel like business trips, they provide limited experience with leisure. We are planning property tours, fincas, actually, this summer. Both of us want to be away from cities. I'm not sure if I'll be successful creating a new life in a new culture. Your videos help answer my many questions of day-to-day domestic routines and creature comforts. thanks for all the variety of topics and interviews with various professionals.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
We're happy to hear our videos are helpful!
@1musichombre
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice, and I enjoy your cheerfulness.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@monicadzisiak7291
3 жыл бұрын
ALWAYS GOOD TO SEE YOU..SO FULL OF GREAT TIPS, FULL OF LIFE THANK YOU..SO INSPIRING...AND FUN!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Curious859
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another amazing videos, but here is my 2 cents; I don’t think anyone would know if they like a place by visiting it. Even if I change my neighbourhood, and I visit it ahead of time, I wouldn’t know until I actually start living in it. First impressions aren’t always right. What I may love could turn out to be what I hate after living there and vice versa. Unless money isn’t an issue, moving around and deciding where is the cheapest place one can afford can’t happen during short exploration. I think, again it’s my humble opinion, that the major factor for moving should be for more important reasons that could suit my purpose and my family’s wellbeing.
@hunt4020
3 жыл бұрын
Good advice, thanks for that Amelia and JP.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave!
@jbw53191
3 жыл бұрын
Great information. I'm planning my exploratory trip for the month of December. Thank you so much for your work and all the resources!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@larryfloyd7449
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Amelia & JP. I'm still not planning on moving to Ecuador, but this video was very informative! Some very nice tips. The one I like the best was, '...just select 2 cities to explore thoroughly...'. Nice job!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@JDSmithification
3 жыл бұрын
I lived in Ecuador for two years from 1992 until '94, your videos are so inspirational to me, and remind of me how fortunate I was to live in Guayaquil, Loja, Cuenca, Machala, and Azogues. Thank you for taking the time to create all of these amazing videos and keep my memories alive until I can return again. The people, the culture, and the country changed me from being an American to a global citizen. Keep up the fantastic work!!!!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@claramera4160
3 жыл бұрын
You are so helpful, love what you offer about the whole Ecuador….thank you!!
@ericeverson5956
3 жыл бұрын
Hi JP, I saw your vid was 15 minutes, so I took a shot:) Thanks.
@suzannebennett1542
3 жыл бұрын
Let’s include Cotocachi in the conversation , it has a large expat community in a pretty mountain town , very near Otovalo with the famous artisan market , an area rich in indigenous culture .
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
We can't wait to visit Cotocachi!
@suzannebennett1542
3 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaAndJP i think you’ll enjoy it ..I used to live there , now I live in Cuenca
@carmenortega3884
3 жыл бұрын
Lo explicáis todo muy bien,debe ser genial para un extranjero tener ese apoyo de información Gracias por mostrar esos lugares con encanto de mi bello país
@mars54mars54
3 жыл бұрын
I SO look forward to being able to put my exploratory trip into motion!!!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Yay!!!
@amywalker7515
3 жыл бұрын
I think there are some excellent deals on airfare right now.
@sunnymade678
3 жыл бұрын
Found a cheep flight out of LA the 20th of this month one stop in Florida, ck it out amer and jet blue if that's your area.
@ericeverson5956
3 жыл бұрын
Best video to date for me. Thanks.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@shootayibyukhrabaytak674
3 жыл бұрын
You two are so much fun...............I always laugh with you - like - "Unless you want to live in the Galapagos....." lol
@gxatl1448
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Great tips!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jclf1
3 жыл бұрын
Amelia, tienes un color de piel muy bonito.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
¡Gracias!
@hanssolo4ever
3 жыл бұрын
Always nice videos.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hans!
@BrianPCook
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys! I felt you shot this just for us...lol! We're planning on coming down in either June or September for our discovery visit. We're going to rent a car and work the coast.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@Maine_Focus
3 жыл бұрын
We were concerned on an exploratory trip we could get stuck with COVID travel restrictions. We did our tours on KZitem and found your videos very informative, honest and educational. I totally embraced the coast and knew health care would be more challenging but I sometimes go overboard on the “positive mental attitude” thing. I was hoping to run into you and buy you guys lunch but my wife decided we should relocate to Cuenca for reasons related to my recent cardiac stent placement. Hey. She always was the smarter of us two.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
The good news is you can always visit the coast! Hope you are doing TJ :)
@Maine_Focus
3 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaAndJP I will not lie. I walked the beach and cried like a baby until it dawned on me from Cuenca a trip to the coast is a day trip. Well, ok a weekend trip. My plan is to visit and visit often. Thank you.
@parkenicholson2480
3 жыл бұрын
I wanna go to Mindo. Just hang out and create some art around beautiful critters. Your videos are such a treasure!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
We want to go there too!
@dgdw
3 жыл бұрын
Great info!!!!! I think the Ecuador Hop tour sounds perfect for us, that may be what we do on our first visit
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@hogheadv2
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Great information.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cynthiamaldonado8051
3 жыл бұрын
I'm in Colorado Springs expecting (12-18 inches) a huge snowstorm tomorrow. The governor has activated the national guard. I wish I was there.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Stay warm! Hopefully the storm won't be too bad.
@landyandrade3104
3 жыл бұрын
I love Quito and Cuenca because I love the cool weather. I'm Ecuadorian born and I have dual citizenship THanks for your awesome videos!!!. Banos is beautiful in Quito and in Cuenca. And yes! Ecuador is a very diverse country!
@yourguidetorights3909
3 жыл бұрын
Good job. Still think about the move. Great video to get a good plan in place.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@darrellblair5818
3 жыл бұрын
I just love you guys. If I come to Equidor I want You as my guide. Nobody else. I trust you and only you. 😁
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@luispizarro2122
3 жыл бұрын
Felicitaciones me he visto todos sus videos, me han motivado a seguir con mis estudios de Inglés , por si me los encuentro algún día poder charlar. Ustedes hacen más por el Ecuador que el mismo Ministerio de Turismo
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
¡Muchísimas gracias Luis! Mucha suerte con tus estudios de inglés 😊
@EcuadorShoresRealty
3 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic and informative video! Thanks so much for all that you do to help provide everyone with great information and answers to common questions!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@jennifermichalek9124
3 жыл бұрын
OMG, was not expecting to see a cameo of Paul in your video! Tell him hello from Jennifer.
@aa-media3238
3 жыл бұрын
Lived in Loja Dec 2017-July 2020
@dchanson55
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, good information.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@alro8345
3 жыл бұрын
Always nice to watch your videos, Ecuador is a beautiful country & you do a great job making us discover it without leaving our homes, thank you Amelia & JP
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@SpeedyCotton55
3 жыл бұрын
Already thinking about an exploratory trip and just like magic, you took the guesswork out of it for me. Gracias.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@paconrail1238
3 жыл бұрын
Now if I can only convince my wife!
@cataloukitcat
3 жыл бұрын
I convinced my husband ;)
@remurraymd
3 жыл бұрын
Good tips lots of folks do not realize Quito is almost 9000 feet easy to get altitude illness. Better to fly into Guayaquil (GYE) from abroad and gradually work your way up to altitude over several days stopping at nice places like Cuenca to adjust.
@TreesOnTheBeach
3 жыл бұрын
The writing is definitely on the wall. JP & Amelia are clearly buying a house in or near Manta!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Nope! We aren't buying anything because we want to live in other parts of EC:)
@TreesOnTheBeach
3 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaAndJP Oh, I got it wrong! Well I hope you guys enjoy other areas. Can't wait to see your videos!
@julioblanco
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, so exited about our exploratory trip next month!
@lauragreen219
3 жыл бұрын
I travelled around Ecuador with Wanderbus and highly recommend it! It was a great hop-on, hop-off experience and was a good overall look at Ecuador and the diverse areas and culture. The staff was great too!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@marytica123
3 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO ! It is SO important to NOT go "starry eyed" to a foreign nation, especially if you are planning to move there ! Have an AGENDA - and DON'T be in the "tourist mode", where folks spend all their time looking at the typical tourist attractions. You'll have plenty of time for that, IF you decide to become an EXPAT there !
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Mary A exactly!
@zfilias
3 жыл бұрын
I am not sure if Manta is safer than Guayaquil but what I certainly sure is that Guayaquil has better hospitals, just a small example is that the Mayor of Manta who was really sick with COVID-19 was transfer to one of Hospitals in Guayaquil and many people from other cities comes to Guayaquil to be treated.
@mikehunt5637
3 жыл бұрын
Hi JP and Amelia. Could you do a video about... Soccer in Ecuador! Top teams, best soccer cities, ticket buying, etc.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Hola Mike. We love that idea! Thanks!!
@kvom01
3 жыл бұрын
I love the year round climate in Cuenca
@joesimpson5689
3 жыл бұрын
Great video; great advise. We did Ecuador Expat Journey's extended tour which went on down to Loja and Vilcabamba instead of ending in Cuenca (their standard tour) back in January 2019. After the tour, we went back to Cuenca as that was the area we were interested in. We looked at a house out in the country SW of Cuenca that we'd already been looking at online. Sold our house in August and moved in September 2019. Stayed at Apartmento Otorongo for a short time while awaiting our container (which did run about $10,000) as we didn't want to move into our empty house. Xavier is great. Very helpful and hospitable. Enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your journey!
@vincentwalker2081
3 жыл бұрын
I have spent most of my life living just like the citizens of Ecuador.
@canonrebel626
3 жыл бұрын
SUCH a great, information- packed video! Thank you for all that you do!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ottopabst7235
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your nice Videos. I think you are the best ambassadors of this country.❤️ Greetings from Switzerland.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@cw6983
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos..and I am seriously thinking about making the move someday..thanks for your postings!!
@spiritosa0123
3 жыл бұрын
Cuenca. For at least two weeks solo. Include a morning Spanish class. Thinking if i were lucky enough to have close to a month, doing hop on off thing i guess from Quito to Cuenca ? I like the idea of Otorongo cause of the kitchen , abd if i do move, could stay again with my cats when settling in. Ill keep the tour in mind! Need a walkable barrio for sure!!! So much good info guys. Will donate soon as more work comes in as you guys deserve it!!
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Gracias!
@bigfoot1941
3 жыл бұрын
If I was a little younger.....
@lancemartel7281
3 жыл бұрын
Hi folks! Love your vids. Retired Canadian here, seriously considering Ecuador as a permanent destination. Studying spanish on Duolingo for the past year. I am following the GringoTree website and the Cuenca Expats FB page as well. With so many expats in Cuenca, is there not an established club, or clubhouse there? For things like Thanksgiving, Superbowl parties, Christmas, etc. etc. ? Thanks for the info
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Hola Lance! There are a lot of different groups/meetups in Cuenca. There are some bars and restaurants that are popular with the expats as well. Check out gringopost.com for current happenings:)
@sirgalahad1470
3 жыл бұрын
5:40 Would it be possible to subscribe to a streaming service like KZitem TV, and then get the US Networks like CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, etc ? I know that some VPNs like ExpressVPN allow you to connect like you are in other parts of the world different from where you are physically
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
We have a video about that here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/pYlvqJxqsGp-ZH4
@patricianewton4922
3 жыл бұрын
Do a video for single, mature women, planning to move abroad. Please??? I will initially come out with my daughter, then she will head back to her job. I will be abroad on my own. I welcome all tips and suggestions. Thank you both.
@elisabethmcallister3989
3 жыл бұрын
I plan on doing the same in the next few months! Trying to learn all I can in the meantime..
@estpst
3 жыл бұрын
If Amelia shows me the way!
@jamesosborne948
3 жыл бұрын
You didn't mention anything about the virus or vaccine. Can you talk about that issue soon !
@philipransbottom8965
3 жыл бұрын
I travel back and forth to Ecuador. I am in Santa Elena, on the coast, at the moment and the internet is good. They have fiber optic cables.
@TheFppeters
3 жыл бұрын
Do you know if these buses like wander bus allow pets. We travel with an small ESA Dog
@PierrePlogoff
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much !
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@stevenbernstein2328
3 жыл бұрын
Do you know anything about golf in Ecuador? I'm an avid golfer. Thanks
@EcuadorShoresRealty
3 жыл бұрын
Just about 20-30min outside of Manta is the Montecristi Golf Club which is a great course! They are one of the top courses in the country and they even have the new GPS golf carts. I have played the course myself on several occasions and love it! They are open to the public and they also do a membership for added discounts. Hope that helps!
@racheldesalvo6679
3 жыл бұрын
Also remember that it may be possible to get your visa at an Ecuadorean consulate in the US before you move to Ecuador!! That would have saved me months of hassle and frustration.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Good point Rachel!
@9344music5
2 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome and fair. Not too sure about the expat posts by “mr second passport” what do you think about his posts?
@urbanart7325
3 жыл бұрын
Question: can you see yourselves living in Ecuador long term? Are you still in the " honeymoon" phase?
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
We love it here and our plan is to live here long term. We want to visit other countries but keep EC as our home base.
@urbanart7325
3 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaAndJP you are situated between two very beautiful countries , Colombia and Peru. Spend time in both. I like your plan.. I planned to.vudut equator in 2020 to study Spanish but spent 2 weeks traveling in Peru which was amazing
@ariapax3489
3 жыл бұрын
Do you still living in CUENCA, ECUADOR? And just exploring all Ecuador?? 🙏🙏🙏
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
We live on the coast now but we still plan to live in other parts of EC.
@Flipnred78
3 жыл бұрын
Amelia...put a link above Jp’s head!
@mikewatson497
3 жыл бұрын
Once you figure out where to live, do you recommend renting or buying a home?
@Everettel
3 жыл бұрын
I would say rent for a year then decide on buying, just my opinion.
@reymore1060
3 жыл бұрын
Did u wire your money to a Ecuatorian bank or just used American Bank, how tax work or did u get any credit from US gov Thanks
@coreyray6723
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have any videos on used furniture or consignment stores?
@AmeliaAndJP
2 жыл бұрын
Not yet!
@terryashley4674
3 жыл бұрын
I saved this as one of my favorites so that I can find it again before going to Ecuador. 👍🏽
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry! We're glad this video is helpful:)
@julioblanco
3 жыл бұрын
I've heard you should bring small bills if coming from the US. Probably nothing over a $10 bill.
@Edulex1
3 жыл бұрын
The $ 50 and $ 100 bills are not accepted by gas stations or small businesses, because they are easier to falsify and because of drug trafficking (money laundering) since we share the border with Colombia. If you bring bills of that nomination, change them in banks for $ 20 or $ 10 bills - or also in supermarkets.
@thomwright592
2 жыл бұрын
Hola! Have been binge watching your videos, all very helpful, thank you for the service you're providing. I do have a question. How many times did you visit Cuenca before moving there, and how many times would you recommend? My plan is to sell everything stateside and probably rent a furnished place for at least 6 months before and then decide if I want to rent an unfurnished place and furnish it myself. Any additional insight would be appreciated.
@AmeliaAndJP
2 жыл бұрын
We visited Cuenca once for 8 days. That was enough for us.
@miyolinux
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to go "off-topic", but I've watched many of your videos. My family and I are about 50 minutes from Marietta. :) Wish we were 50 minutes from Ecuador at this point. ;)
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe one day!
@sgt.grinch3299
3 жыл бұрын
You guys look fantastic. There must not be too much stress in your lives. I am considering taking the trip.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@mikemoseley3007
3 жыл бұрын
Can you bring a motorized wheelchair type vehicle???
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can!
@falungongboy
3 жыл бұрын
You mentioned Manta as a city on the tour, but you alwaya mention Quito as the city to fly into. Doesn't Manta have an international airport that US travelers could travel to (or maybe there are no flights from Miami to Manta)?
@lvovodessa
3 жыл бұрын
There are no international flights to Manta.
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
The two international airports are Quito and Guayaquil. There is talk about a flight from Panama to Manta but we haven't heard anything definitive.
@sunnymade678
3 жыл бұрын
Guyaqual (ignore the spelling) to manta flights international go there.
@lizsavage1178
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been living in Puerto Vallarta Mexico for the past 6 and a half months and love much about it. I’m considering coming to Ecuador for my next destination and would like to stay in a city that has weather comparable to Puerto Vallarta. Also I’ve managed to keep my living expenses to about $800 USD a month. I’m an American and retired can you suggest a place in Ecuador where I might find similar weather and living costs? Thanks!
@yestohappiness2721
3 жыл бұрын
Liz Savage, where in PV did you live? We are doing our exploratory trip to PV this May-June and staying somewhere close to airport (Airbnb). $800 is very good for PV...
@lizsavage1178
3 жыл бұрын
@@yestohappiness2721 I’ve stayed in El Centro and Cinco de Diciembre. Still here btw and I stayed in Colonia Linda Vista, which is real native Mexico but on the outskirts of the city.
@gadgetgrader
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Liz, when is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
@lizsavage1178
2 жыл бұрын
@@gadgetgrader well, imo the best time of year to visit Puerto Vallarta is any time, but the rainy season. April through June is the driest time, so otherwise when it rains it’s a really warm rain so it doesn’t really bother you. In late summer it’s really hot every day for months, so you’re going to perspire profusely. I left PV the end of March, so I haven’t been watching the weather there. I’m in Cuenca, Ecuador now and it’s much cooler, in fact by my standards there is no summer here at all, but this weather has given me the opportunity to wear warmer clothing, so I’m not bored with my wardrobe. I got to buy some new clothes! Lol! Enjoy PV!
@josearocho5788
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for yours spanish language subtitules.
@ronnielott7890
3 жыл бұрын
HELLO JP & MRS. AMELIA ... I ALWAYS LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ... YOU TWO ARE GREAT TOGATHER ... I WAS LOOKING AT ONE OF YOUR VIDEOS ... IN OLON ... WITH THE LADY'S FROM NEW YORK AND MINNESOTA ... THERE WAS A CASITA ON THE BEACH FOR 350.00 ... WOULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION IF THAT IS POSSIBLE .... I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THEY MIGHT HAVE AVAILABLE ... THANKS FOR YOUR TIME .... CHOW ....
@PB-to6jd
3 жыл бұрын
Everything looks so great definitely when you have a good retirement plan the cost of living in Ecuador is cheap compared with United say I hope when I move to that country thing still the same good luck guys enjoy
@sandralopez1532
3 жыл бұрын
Hi guys what’s the name of at hotel in Baños ? Regards 😀👍🌞😀
@freebeerandhotdogs3338
3 жыл бұрын
how about a self guided motorcycle tour? We are thinking of going with Ecuador freedom rides for maybe an 11 day trip around the country. Interested in your thoughts on this idea, thanks
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea and completely doable. Motorcycles are popular here.
@vanessaprovost1112
3 жыл бұрын
Tons of love from SC ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@lesliemccann628
3 жыл бұрын
My exploring trip is scheduled for April but I think I may have to postpone it because of Covid testing rules for returning to the US. Hoping for this summer
@AmeliaAndJP
3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully things will calm down soon!
@dlwilliamson5644
Жыл бұрын
can you bring your dog with you with the 90 visa?
@ellenzucker6320
3 жыл бұрын
Many cities located in the mountains have issues around air pollution (I'm talking about you, Mexico City and to a lesser extent Medellin). Is this an issue with Cuenca?
@cataloukitcat
3 жыл бұрын
We came sight-unseen. I figured my ancestors didn't test out North America before boarding a boat. My city didn't have any of the vaccines/pills, so we didn't bother with that either.
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